Guess that Met

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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Edgy MD » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:22 pm

Well, number 4 is Lorn Brown.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:15 am

Lorn Brown is correct!

1. My career [was] just [20] games
over 2 seasons, not the same.
The roster was filled with others the same
not position or talent, by that I mean name.

Who am I?

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Was a pitcher
Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007
Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets
Hint: Is from Torrance, California

2. I pitched but a year in a Mets uniform
And I did not do well while it was worn
That season was also the extent of my career
Indeed it lasted just that one single year
Seaver had over 20 wins that season
But me, I got less than 10 for some reason
You could say my career could have been greater
But hey, at least I allowed just eight Taters

Who am I?

Hint: Had 5-13 record in sole season with NY.
Hint: Played for Mets in 1975.

3. Back home I was good, or so it was said
the Metropolitans signed me after I fled.
I liked to throw junk
and got in a funk
[Then] my career [was] sunk.

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: From Cuba.
Hint: Played for the Mets in 2006.

Who am I?

4. Who am I?

Image

Hint: Spent five straight seasons with New York, then a sixth to wrap up his career.

5. A pitcher, I was an All-Star once
Unlike my friends Doug, Steve and Dan
They came to the Mets with me
For a single, talented man

Who am I?

Running tally of who guessed correctly:

Edgy MD: 12
Johnny Lunchbucket: 6
stevejrogers: 6
batmagadanleadoff: 5
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by stevejrogers » Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:58 am

5 is Pat Zachary
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Edgy MD » Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:31 am

While "I got in a funk and then my career was sunk" applies to almost everybody, Cuba and 2006 suggest that #4 is Alay Soler.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:04 am

Pat Zachry and Alay Soler are correct. Well done!

1. My career [was] just [20] games
over 2 seasons, not the same.
The roster was filled with others the same
not position or talent, by that I mean name.

Who am I?

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Was a pitcher
Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007
Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets
Hint: Is from Torrance, California

2. I pitched but a year in a Mets uniform
And I did not do well while it was worn
That season was also the extent of my career
Indeed it lasted just that one single year
Seaver had over 20 wins that season
But me, I got less than 10 for some reason
You could say my career could have been greater
But hey, at least I allowed just eight Taters

Who am I?

Hint: Had 5-13 record in sole season with NY.
Hint: Played for Mets in 1975.

Who am I?

3. Who am I?

Image

Hint: Spent five straight seasons with New York, then a sixth to wrap up his career.

4. I played just 11 games in the majors
Over a total of two years
But don't you dare begin to think
That was the extent of my career
In fact, I played 15 seasons
In baseball professionally
From 1972 to 1986
I played, often internationally

This player was not drafted
Rather he was signed in '72
He played mostly first base
And righthanded he threw

Who am I?

5. One year I led in games
yet my repertoire was rather tame.
My other teams totaled five
one was only a short drive.
The thing about me that's a clinker,
my best pitch rhymed with stinker.

Who am I ?

Running tally of who guessed correctly:

Edgy MD: 13
stevejrogers: 7
Johnny Lunchbucket: 6
batmagadanleadoff: 5
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by batmagadanleadoff » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:34 pm

2. Randy Tate
3. Ray Sadecki
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by ashie62 » Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:45 pm

Ray Sadecki
Diabetic Squirrel
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:18 pm

Tate and Sadecki are correct. Well done!

1. My career [was] just [20] games
over 2 seasons, not the same.
The roster was filled with others the same
not position or talent, by that I mean name.

Who am I?

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Was a pitcher
Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007
Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets
Hint: Is from Torrance, California

2. I played just 11 games in the majors
Over a total of two years
But don't you dare begin to think
That was the extent of my career
In fact, I played 15 seasons
In baseball professionally
From 1972 to 1986
I played, often internationally

This player was not drafted
Rather he was signed in '72
He played mostly first base
And righthanded he threw

Who am I?

3. One year I led in games
yet my repertoire was rather tame.
My other teams totaled five
one was only a short drive.
The thing about me that's a clinker,
my best pitch rhymed with stinker.

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

4. It didn't take long for the bloom to leave the rose
but oh that first year,
to such heights I rose.
It took a few years for the stories to filter out
I faded so quickly
cause I drank more than stout.

Long before the whispers and stories
I led the league in many categories
never again were my numbers so hoary.

I returned to New York
but a Met not to be
I ended my time as a Yankee.

Who am I?

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

5. I came to the Mets and a failure I was
My stay was less than a year because
My record was poor, my ERA was high
I just did plain old bad, no I won't lie
I won but four games, while losing nine
When I went to pitch, it was not a good time

Who am I?

Running tally of who guessed correctly:

Edgy MD: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 7
stevejrogers: 7
Johnny Lunchbucket: 6
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Johnny Lunchbucket » Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:33 pm

1. Bobby M Jones
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:58 pm

Bobby M. Jones is a great guess, but incorrect. This man is of Hispanic descent and debuted for the Mets in 2007.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by stevejrogers » Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:17 pm

I’m torn between Neil Allen and Ron Swoboda for #4? But I’ve never heard Swoboda had drinking issues.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by stevejrogers » Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:26 pm

There are too many to chose from in #5! LOL
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:50 pm

Number 4 is neither Swoboda or Allen. It might have been an outfielder who had one big year in New York. As for number 5, he came around about the same time as other pitching greats like Jeff D'Amico and John Thomson.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by stevejrogers » Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:08 pm

Cowtipper wrote: Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:50 pm Number 4 is neither Swoboda or Allen. It might have been an outfielder who had one big year in New York.
Neither Straw, though he does fit the addictions clue, nor Beltran…and Beltran ended as an Astro

Claudell Washington wasn’t really BIG in NY…

Returned as a MFY doesn’t necessarily mean as a player?
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:17 pm

He was an expert at hitting triples in the 1990s, leading the league in that category multiple times. And he did return to NY as a player, in the Bronx, but briefly.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by stevejrogers » Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:32 pm

Oh, Lance Johnson
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by stevejrogers » Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:36 pm

But…ummm…I can’t seem to find any evidence of rumors of an addiction to alcohol ruining his career.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:45 am

It is Lance Johnson, and I can't find anything concrete on his drinking habits, either. Oh well.

1. My career [was] just [20] games
over 2 seasons, not the same.
The roster was filled with others the same
not position or talent, by that I mean name.

Who am I?

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Was a pitcher
Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007
Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets
Hint: Is from Torrance, California

2. I played just 11 games in the majors
Over a total of two years
But don't you dare begin to think
That was the extent of my career
In fact, I played 15 seasons
In baseball professionally
From 1972 to 1986
I played, often internationally

This player was not drafted
Rather he was signed in '72
He played mostly first base
And righthanded he threw

Who am I?

3. One year I led in games
yet my repertoire was rather tame.
My other teams totaled five
one was only a short drive.
The thing about me that's a clinker,
my best pitch rhymed with stinker.

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

4. I came to the Mets and a failure I was
My stay was less than a year because
My record was poor, my ERA was high
I just did plain old bad, no I won't lie
I won but four games, while losing nine
When I went to pitch, it was not a good time

Who am I?

5. I played for the Mets for a few years
I got some boos, I got some cheers
Apparently, I was the cheating sort
Because I was in the Mitchell Report
And one more thing - aint it a dandy
My father, his name is Randy

Who am I?

Running tally of who guessed correctly:

Edgy MD: 13
stevejrogers: 8
batmagadanleadoff: 7
Johnny Lunchbucket: 6
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Johnny Lunchbucket » Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:58 am

5 is todd hundley
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:47 am

Estes and Harrelson are correct! Well done. Two new ones have been added, I'll add more hints tomorrow, or perhaps later today if we churn through a couple more today.

1. My career [was] just [20] games
over 2 seasons, not the same.
The roster was filled with others the same
not position or talent, by that I mean name.

Who am I?

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Was a pitcher
Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007
Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets
Hint: Is from Torrance, California
Hint:
Image

2. I played just 11 games in the majors
Over a total of two years
But don't you dare begin to think
That was the extent of my career
In fact, I played 15 seasons
In baseball professionally
From 1972 to 1986
I played, often internationally

This player was not drafted
Rather he was signed in '72
He played mostly first base
And righthanded he threw

Who am I?

Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1977 and played again for them in 1980.

3. One year I led in games
yet my repertoire was rather tame.
My other teams totaled five
one was only a short drive.
The thing about me that's a clinker,
my best pitch rhymed with stinker.

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1978

4. 4. I came to the Mets and a failure I was
My stay was less than a year because
My record was poor, my ERA was high
I just did plain old bad, no I won't lie
I won but four games, while losing nine
When I went to pitch, it was not a good time

Who am I?

5. Image

Who am I?

Running tally of who guessed correctly:

Edgy MD: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
stevejrogers: 8
Johnny Lunchbucket: 7
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by batmagadanleadoff » Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:53 am

4. Shawn Estes
5. Buddy
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:31 pm

Estes and Harrelson are correct! Well done. Two new ones have been added, I'll add more hints tomorrow, or perhaps later today if we churn through a couple more today.

1. My career [was] just [20] games
over 2 seasons, not the same.
The roster was filled with others the same
not position or talent, by that I mean name.

Who am I?

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Was a pitcher
Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 2007
Hint: Shared first name with three other Mets
Hint: Is from Torrance, California
Hint:
Image
Hint: The first name he shared was "Carlos."

2. I played just 11 games in the majors
Over a total of two years
But don't you dare begin to think
That was the extent of my career
In fact, I played 15 seasons
In baseball professionally
From 1972 to 1986
I played, often internationally

This player was not drafted
Rather he was signed in '72
He played mostly first base
And righthanded he threw

Who am I?

Hint: Debuted for the Mets in 1977 and played again for them in 1980.
Hint: From Puerto Rico.

3. One year I led in games
yet my repertoire was rather tame.
My other teams totaled five
one was only a short drive.
The thing about me that's a clinker,
my best pitch rhymed with stinker.

--originally posted by "whoisonit"

Hint: Debuted with the Mets in 1978
Hint: Never played a full season with New York

4. I was an original Met in '62
And I stunk just like the rest
I played for four other teams too
With none of them did I do the best

It's safe to say my greatest year was '60
When I hit .286, a best
Not much later though, they nixed me
And I ended up with the Mets.

Who am I?

Hint: Played just 8 games for New York.

5. I played for the Mets for my whole career
Which lasted exactly three years
About my height, I was "huge" in a word
For a while, I held that record

Who am I?

Hint: Played for the Mets beginning in 1992.

Running tally of who guessed correctly:

Edgy MD: 13
batmagadanleadoff: 9
stevejrogers: 8
Johnny Lunchbucket: 7
MFS62: 2
Benjamin Grimm: 1
DocTee: 1
Marshmallowmilkshake: 1
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Cowtipper » Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:41 pm

Hints added above.
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by Johnny Lunchbucket » Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:10 am

2 is Francisco Estrada
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Re: Guess that Met

Post by metsmarathon » Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:23 am

5. is eric hillman
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